We all know that nothing in life is permanent and yet that knowing does not seem to make saying goodbye any easier for most people. Whether it is a relationship, a job, or transitioning from this life to the next, this journey is a series of endings that eventually leads to beginnings. How well you negotiate and honor endings can impact how successfully you move onto the next phase.
Life transitions are predictable changes like marriage, children, retirement etc. With each change the familiar structures that protect you and create comfort are deconstructed and you must go forward into the unknown and create a new path. These upheavals can create anxiety and test the limits of your ability to adapt.
However, each life transition is also an opportunity to dive deep and learn about your inner resources and to ask yourself if you are headed in the right direction.
Emotional stagnation can occur if you deny a proper goodbye @Terri_Cole (Click to Tweet!)
Endings are the perfect time for self-reflection that can then lead to self-renewal, gratitude for your experiences and a solid start to a new chapter of your life.
By taking time to honor situations and relationships that come to an end, you allow yourself to experience the full spectrum of your emotions and learn what you were meant to learn. You gain clarity about what you liked and what you didn’t and perhaps what you would do differently next time. Your past processed experiences will inform the person you are becoming if you are willing to do the work.
What part of your life are you saying goodbye to? Are you transitioning from one situation to another? Whether you are happy about this goodbye, or sad, I want to hear from you. In the comments below please share how you handle goodbyes and how I can support you.
Goodbye for now and I hope to connect with you on my FaceBook page during this week.
As always, take care of you.
Love Love Love
Terri
Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, transformation coach, and an expert at turning fear into freedom. Sign up for Terri’s weekly Tune Up Tips and follow her on Twitter.
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